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yes and they light up to attract other fish then eat them!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoI believe it is a chemical/biological reaction. A desire to catch and eat its prey. The light attracts inquisitive creatures and the angler fish gobbles them up.
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∙ 12y agoto attract their prey and see through the dark
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∙ 12y agoAngler fish have a light on their head to lure in prey.
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∙ 12y agobecause they feel like it-- GOSH
HA HA that was pretty much from napoleon dynamite, my FAVORITE movie
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∙ 13y agoTo see and attract fish in the dark
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∙ 13y agoChemical reactions
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What fish has a light on his head?
There isn't really a name but fish like Angler Fish, Viperfish, etc. have light on its head
What type of fish does the angler fish eat?
Almost anything that is attracted to the light on its head.
What is the name of the fish that has light in its head naturally?
is a species of angler fish.
How does the angler fish catch their food?
With their eyes. no with the light on the top of it's head.
Is a angler fish the only fish with a light?
no
Which animal lives deep in the ocean?
The angler fish lives here (the fish with the light in its head like the one in finding nemo):)
What is the name of a fish which has flashing light above its head?
Does it look like this? http://ionceknewagirl.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/29_angler_fish.jpg if so then its an angler fish.
Which fish carries a little glowing light?
Angler fish.
What is the light on the angler fish for?
To see and attract fish in the dark
Does the angler fish have a lantern?
Some breeds of Angler Fish have a bulb that sticks out in front of there heads that produces light.
What sea creatures live in the trench zone?
Dragon Fish, octopus, angler fish, and jellyfish.
Where does the angler fish get its name from?
The angler fish has a modified appendage, sticjing out in front of its mouth that contains chemicals that make light and this lures fish.
